About this role
Salary £32,061 - £36,363 per annum | Permanent, full time | 37 hours per week | School Crossing Patrol Service | Lancashire, united kingdom
A School Crossing Patrol Co-ordinator is required for the School Crossing Patrol Service across Lancashire. The candidate will report to the School Crossing Patrol Manager and work along side them, assisting them with the day to day running of the service. The hours are from 08:00 – 16:00 weekdays. Payment is Grade 7 currently starting at £32,061.
Candidates will need to pass enhanced DBS clearance and satisfy medical suitability for the post, along with providing 2 suitable references.
Full PPE and training will be given.
This Vacancy may be closed early if a suitable applicant is found.
The Role
We have a unique position available within the service, working across the Lancashire area. We are looking for a highly motivated person with a good understanding or experience of multi-level management and or supervision.
The post holders will use their knowledge and skills to assist in providing the highway network in Lancashire with a safe and trusted place to ensure safe crossing of children and adults alike.
You will be working within a well-established, organised team where you will be supported and allowed to build on your existing knowledge and skills and actively encouraged to realise your full potential.
The role will involve attending meetings and undertaking site visits. Consequently, the successful applicants will be required to hold a valid driving licence and will be expected to have a motor vehicle available for use on official journeys.
This post is permanent full-time position (37 hours per week). You will be working hybrid between home, office and onsite at various places across the county.
You will be overseeing a small team of Area Organisers who each have 40 plus crossing patrols to supervise. You will be involved in recruitment training and supporting AO's and SCP staff across the area, maintain accurate records and ensure an effective service is provided.
The Benefits
We value every member of our team and are committed to helping staff achieve their full potential. Our working environment promotes engagement, teamwork, and positive problem‑solving, while recognising the importance of maintaining a healthy work–life balance. In return for your skills, commitment, and passion, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
What We Offer
- Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours based on a standard 37‑hour week.
- Opportunities for agile working to support work–life balance.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Extremely generous pension scheme with significant employer contributions.
- Includes death‑in‑service benefits, life assurance, and dependants’ pensions.
- Holiday Entitlement
- 26 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after five years of continuous service.
- Plus bank holidays and two additional fixed days over the Christmas and New Year period.
- Lifestyle and Financial Benefits
- Access to the Vivup benefits scheme, offering discounts on a wide range of products and services, from electrical goods to car leasing.
- Family-Friendly Policies
- Support for balancing work and family commitments.
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, parental, and carers’ leave provisions.
- Travel Expenses
- Paid travel expenses in line with organisational policy.
Other facts
About Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
What you'll do
- The role involves assisting the School Crossing Patrol Manager with the day-to-day running of the service and overseeing a small team of Area Organisers. Responsibilities include recruitment, training, supporting staff, and maintaining accurate records to ensure an effective service is provided.
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